Narratives-in-interaction, mediation and inclusion
Hôtel Dupanloup
1 Rue Dupanloup
45000 Orléans
France
Presentation
Assuming the central role of narratives in communicative interaction, with highly relevant effects on the construction and negotiation of identity and interpersonal relationships, this workshop aims to explore the narrative mode of talk-in-interaction from three complementary applied perspectives. First, we will reflect on the strategies of (collaborative) construction of narratives that operate in conflict mediation across various domains (family and penal mediation; couple therapy). Second, several contributions will focus on the use of narratives as an instrument and/or evidence of accessibility and inclusion, especially in contexts of diverse vulnerability (attention to and integration of disability; attention to minoritized and vulnerable groups; etc.). Finally, we will examine how narratives are approached in pedagogical contexts of foreign language teaching/learning, where they emerge as key strategies of linguistic and cultural mediation.
All three perspectives converge in highlighting the fundamental role of narratives-in-interaction as an instrument of mediation in a broad sense. The aim is to demonstrate their potential to bring together and integrate diverse subjectivities –often in conflict– and to remedy possible inequalities and vulnerabilities in increasingly plural and complex societies.
Convenors
Inés Olza, LE STUDIUM Visiting Researcher
FROM University of Navarra - SP
IN RESIDENCE AT Loire Linguistics Laboratory (LLL) / University of Orléans, CNRS, University of Tours - FR
Biagio Ursi
Loire Linguistics Laboratory (LLL) / University of Orléans, CNRS, University of Tours - FR
Invited speakers
• Marta Albelda, University of València - ES
• Sarah Bigi, University of Cattolica of the Sacred Heart - IT
• María Estellés, University of València - ES
• Federico Farini, University of Northampton - UK
• Isabelle Galichon (Université Bordeaux Montaigne)
• Alexandra Georgakopoulou, King’s College - UK
• Marie Skrovec, University of Orléans - FR
• Britta Thörl, University of Siegen – DE
Scientific committee
Marta Albelda, University of València - ES
María Estellés, University of València – ES
María José Gallucci, University of Navarra – ES
Inés Olza, University of Navarra – ES
Carmela Pérez-Salazar, University of Navarra – ES
Katja Ploog, University of Orléans - FR
Valérie Rochaix, University of Tours - FR
Marie Skrovec, University of Orléans – FR
Biagio Ursi, University of Orléans - FR
Oral presentations
We invite submissions for 20-minute presentations at the workshop. Abstracts should be submitted before Monday 18th May 2026.
Please upload your abstract during the registration or send it before the deadline to maurine.villiers@lestudium-ias.fr.
The number of oral presentations is limited, convenors will process a selection and confirm your presentation few days later.
Please download the template for oral presentation.
The number of oral presentations is limited. Decisions upon acceptance will be sent by the workshop organizers by May 20th, 2026.
As the participation of PhD candidates will be especially welcome, a limited amount of travel bourses (up to 500 euros each) will be offered to the best proposals submitted by doctoral students. If you wish to apply for one of these travel bourses, please indicate it clearly in the pdf or word file of your abstract.
General Information
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Congress Venue |
Hôtel Dupanloup, 1 rue Dupanloup
45000 Orléans, France
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Dates |
Thursday, 2 July - Friday, 3 July 2026
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Language |
The official language of the Congress is English
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Welcome pack and Name Badge |
Upon arrival you will receive a welcome pack that includes the printed material of the Conference and your name badge will be given to you at the reception . Please wear your name badge at all times during the Conference and to all official Conference events.
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Invitation Letters |
An official letter of invitation facilitating the obtention of an entry visa can be sent upon request . In order to receive an invitation letter for visa purposes, send an email to maurine.villiers@lestudium-ias.fr. Please note that :
- we only issue an official letter once the payment of the registration fee has been validated.
- such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Organisers to provide any financial assistance.
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Certificate of attendance |
After the conference, in order to receive a certficate of participation, send an email to maurine.villiers@lestudium-ias.fr
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Hotels |
List of recommended Hotels in Orléans
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Restaurant |
Location
Hôtel Dupanloup : 1, rue Dupanloup - 45000 ORLEANS - FR
The conference venue is unique. Located right next to the Orléans’ cathedral, the episcopal palace of Orléans, built between 1635 and 1641, locally known as the Hôtel Dupanloup, is a classical French building which served until 1905 of residence to the bishops of Orléans. Since 2014, the renewed palace hosts the International University Center for Research and Le Studium Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies.
Participants will be welcomed in this exceptional surrounding, blending Middle Age and Renaissance cultures with modern design and will have the opportunity to discover French cuisine and wines.
Partners of the event
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